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Title: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Amazin on July 06, 2008, 21:31:50
My Pineapple Guavas have blossomed their little hearts out this year - fingers crossed for fruit.

Sorry, still no good at posting photos - have added the second one
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: betula on July 06, 2008, 21:36:55
Beautiful.Fingers crossed. :)
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Georgie on July 06, 2008, 21:37:12
Ooh, that's pretty.   :)

G x
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: cambourne7 on July 06, 2008, 21:41:42
wonderful is that out on the open or in a greenhouse??

:)
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Amazin on July 06, 2008, 22:07:41
Outdoors Cam, in a big pot, but I'll be planting it in the ground next year along with its little brother. Here's big brother, with some mates:
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: manicscousers on July 06, 2008, 22:11:27
they're really lovely  ;D
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Amazin on July 06, 2008, 22:35:07
Cheers all, I'm really thrilled with them this year. The flowers are edible and very pleasant, but of course I can't touch them or I'll ruin my chances for fruit.

Makes up for the slow progress of the Banana Passionfruit, which is just getting into gear now. This time last year it had the first flowers and the first fruit by 10th July.

Here's hoping for a long, late season!

;D
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Paulines7 on July 07, 2008, 11:31:54
Absolutely amazing; what a beautiful plant.  I hope they develop into fruit. 

Where did you get the seeds from Amazin?
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Amazin on July 08, 2008, 01:02:11
I bought mine as plants Pauline, about £7 each from a garden centre.

I've tried them from seeds and they germinated pretty well but then the usual tragedy struck and they were some creature's breakfast.
You can get the seeds from Jungle Seeds:

http://www.jungleseeds.co.uk

Be warned - that site is addictive!

;D


Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: GREENWIZARD on July 14, 2008, 14:31:25
would love to see a macro shot of this flower ...........please
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Amazin on July 14, 2008, 23:02:38
 ???

Sorry, GW, that one just did a Red Arrows -  went zooming straight over!

Try again (think 'Janet & John').

Is it to do with taking close ups? If so, there's only one bud left still unopened, so let me know quick!

;D
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: star on July 15, 2008, 01:42:52
Yes Amazin ;), its a close up shot. Im butting in on behalf of GW coz I want to see it too. :D

It does look very pretty
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: GREENWIZARD on July 15, 2008, 06:42:34
yup a close up please ;D
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Amazin on August 06, 2008, 01:34:02
Sorry folks, I missed the opening of that final bud.

One small consolation though...

IT'S FRUITING!
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: GREENWIZARD on August 06, 2008, 09:05:15
no worries .....next year  ;D
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: Amazin on August 07, 2008, 00:59:14
Might as well GW, the fruit's not half as pretty as the flowers!

;D
Title: Re: Feijoia flowers
Post by: manicscousers on August 07, 2008, 09:47:46
but what do they taste like ?
the flowers are so pretty  ;D